{"product_id":"ibaraki-akadama-bonsai-soil","title":"Japanese Ibaraki Akadama Bonsai Soil – Premium Grade","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Japanese Ibaraki Akadama – Specialist Bonsai Growing Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur premium-grade \u003cstrong\u003eIbaraki Akadama\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality Japanese bonsai growing medium, widely used by bonsai enthusiasts for developing \u003cstrong\u003estrong, healthy root systems and well-drained growing conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkadama is a naturally occurring granular clay from Japan and is one of the most established substrates used in bonsai cultivation. Its porous structure helps retain moisture and nutrients while allowing excess water to drain and oxygen to circulate around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller standard grain is suitable for a wide variety of bonsai trees and can be used either as a primary growing medium or as part of a specialist mix with substrates such as \u003cstrong\u003eKiryu and Pumice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous bonsai trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Maple and other Acer bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConifers and evergreen bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving drainage and root aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating specialist bonsai soil mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Quantities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Litre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for individual trees, smaller bonsai pots or adding Akadama to an existing soil mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 Litres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for several smaller bonsai or medium-sized repotting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 Litres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical option for larger trees or maintaining several bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 Litres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for larger collections, substantial repotting projects and enthusiasts who regularly prepare their own bonsai soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hold \u003cstrong\u003elarger quantities in stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you require an amount that isn't listed, please contact Way of Life Bonsai and we'll be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Akadama for Bonsai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkadama is valued because it provides an excellent balance between \u003cstrong\u003emoisture retention, drainage and aeration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts granular structure allows fine bonsai roots to develop throughout the growing medium while helping prevent the heavily compacted conditions associated with conventional composts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkadama can be used alone or combined with other substrates to create a mix tailored to the requirements of the individual bonsai species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure which growing medium or mixture is most appropriate for your tree, please contact us for advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e for your order to arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Way of Life Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53315564798219,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 Litres","offer_id":53315564830987,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Litres","offer_id":53315564863755,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 Litres","offer_id":53315564896523,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_5782.jpg?v=1787254069","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/ibaraki-akadama-bonsai-soil","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}